Role and Facility Information
Our team provides regular clinic, emergency and inpatient care under one roof to a primarily First Nations, Heiltsuk Nation community of approximately 1500 people.
Bella Bella is a beautiful island community off the central coast of BC, 690 km north of Vancouver, surrounded by a magical world of channels, inlets and old growth forest.
The hospital, overlooking the ocean, is in the center of this rural and remote community and is a focal point for community life in many ways. Working here will give you a real sense of the richness of aboriginal culture in it’s home environment.
Applicants will require ACLS, ATLS and PALS or NRP certification to work in Emergency. If any of the certifications have expired, CARE certification can replace the expired certification.
Terms
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Eligible for Enhanced Skills Stipend
Coverage Information
Coverage Dates
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Sep 05 2023 to Sep 12 2023
- Regular Scheduled Office Hours
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Monday to Friday 8:30 - 5:00pm Assignment ends September 12 at 0800
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Yes
Yes
- On-Call Date(s) / Hours
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1:3- 1:4. covering Sunday September 11
About the Clinic
Clinic Description
Clinic Composition
4 physicians, all part time. Staffing at 3 – 4 physicians per day. 3 doctors/patient exam rooms. The R.W. Large Memorial Hospital has 6 acute beds, 7 continuing care beds and a 3-bed emergency department open 24/7.
Local Resources
Lab, X-Ray, Pharmacy, Telehealth. Ambulance is on site
Emergency Framework
Ambulance, shared cell phone, radio pager provided, Air Ambulance
Call Expectations
1:4 or 1:3 depending on the number of physicians available. One physician covers Saturday and Sunday call.
Visiting Specialist/Consultant Information
Endocrinology, ENT, Geriatrics, Opthalmology, OB/GYN, Plastic Surgery, Psyciatry, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Cardiology, Nephrology
EMR Information
EMR System
Wolf
What training is provided for the EMR System
First day on-site training
Level of Support/Care and Policy
Welcoming Procedures
Prior to confirming the locum, you will be provided with an Orientation document, Locum FAQ and community Information document. Once you arrive, you will be met at the airport if possible, and taken to apartment. If taking the taxi, you will go to the hospital nursing station to obtain your accommodation location and keys
Orientation
On-site full orientation on first day (morning) with EMR training. Short clinic in the afternoon.
Social Involvement
Invitations to community events.
Clinic Policy
Provided at orientation
Accommodation and Transportation
The clinic does provide accommodation.
Accommodation Description
$60/night billed directly to RGPLP by the site. 1 bedroom modular duplex or 1 bedroom apartment close to hospital and clinic. Kitchen, bedding, laundry, TV, internet. Food provided until you can go to the store: coffee, tea, bread, eggs. Pet Free.
Most Convenient Mode of Transportation
Fly via Pacific Coastal Airlines
Sail via BC Ferries
There are no rental cars in Bella Bella
Closest Amenities
Grocery Store
Closes at 5:00 pm. Limited specialty items so you may wish to bring your own specialty foods if you have any dietary restrictions.
Community Centre
Small workout gym in local hall
Other Closest Amenities
4 mountain bikes, 2 kayaks are available for use. Fishing, hiking, view of ocean